Publications by authors named "Ngouyamsa N A Sidiki"

The aim of this study was to assess the anthelmintic activity of and , on a nematode model, to promote their use in the Cameroonian pharmacopoeia for the treatment of helminthiases. One nematode was used, . First, the effect of the extracts on the eggs and larval stages (L1, L2, and L3) of was evaluated, 100 L of extract and 100 L of parasite suspension (containing 50 eggs) were mixed in a 96-well microplate.

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Background: The spread of drug resistance is a significant issue, particularly in endemic countries with limited resources. The aim of this study was to evaluate antimalarial and antioxidant activity of in order to justify its use in traditional medicine.

Methods: Evaluation of the antimalarial activity of was carried out according to the model of the suppressive and curative test of Peters' over 4 days in infected mice.

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Background: Cerebral malaria is one of the most severe and dangerous forms of malaria and is potentially fatal. This study was aimed at evaluating the anticerebral malaria efficacy of used by traditional healers.

Method: Fifty grams of stem bark was macerated in 1 L ethanol (95%) for 72 h.

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Background: Malaria remains a major public health problem in the tropical and subtropical regions. This study aimed of investigating the antimalarial and antioxidant activities of ethanol extract of stem bark. .

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Background: Reduction of oxidative stress during malaria infection is considered as being of great benefit so long as treatment and drug development approaches are concerned. This study had the aim of evaluating the antimalarial and antioxidant activities of the ethanolic extract of in Swiss albino mice infected with the NK65 strain.

Methods: the antiplasmodial activity of the plant ethanolic extract was tested in a four-day suppressive and curative assay using in Swiss albino mice.

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Introduction: Resistance to common antimalarial drugs and persistence of the endemicity of malaria constitute a major public health problem in Cameroon. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antiplasmodial, antioxidant, and cytotoxic activities of aqueous and ethanol extracts of used by Cameroonian traditional healers for the treatment of malaria.

Methods: Aqueous and ethanolic stem bark extracts were prepared according to standard procedures.

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Background: Malaria is one of the major public health problems in many tropical developing countries including Cameroon. Impregnated mosquito bed nets are one of the control measures put in place by the WHO and adopted by the Cameroon's Ministry of Public Health to fight against malaria in pregnancy. This study was a population-based cross-sectional study that investigated the level of adherence, respondent's knowledge, altitude, and practices toward malaria prevention and control.

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